单词	nonproductive
释义	nonproductive adjective non·​pro·​duc·​tive ˌnän-prə-ˈdək-tiv  : not productive: such as a : failing to produce or yield : unproductive a nonproductive oil well b : not directly concerned with production the nonproductive labor of clerks and inspectors c of a cough : dry sense 3a nonproductiveness noun Example Sentences Recent Examples on the Web But will this calculation include all the opportunity cost of the expenditure of nonproductive effort? WSJ, 16 Aug. 2022 In this framework, nonproductive bodies and ways of living become illegitimate in some way. John Patrick Leary, The New Republic, 6 Aug. 2021 Patients have what appear to be the typical symptoms of Covid-19: a nonproductive cough, chest tightness, and in some cases some mild gastrointestinal symptoms — usually nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Lisa Sanders, New York Times, 18 Mar. 2020 The highways will be crowded with hunters, but waiting until the following weekend of Oct. 26-27 might be nonproductive. John Schandelmeier, Anchorage Daily News, 7 Oct. 2019 Tomatoes may grow through the summer, and a few, like cherry tomatoes, set a few fruits but most are nonproductive. Tom Maccubbin, OrlandoSentinel.com, 7 July 2018 Buffett said cryptocurrencies like bitcoin are nonproductive assets similar to gold. Josh Funk, BostonGlobe.com, 8 May 2018 Several participants had prepared a statement on what should be done with these nonproductive members of society. Nan Randall, The Atlantic, 25 Jan. 2018 Remove the nonproductive rhizomes in the center, and carefully break apart the clump. Karen Dardick, sandiegouniontribune.com, 19 Oct. 2017 See More Word History First Known Use 1830, in the meaning defined above Medical Definition nonproductive adjective non·​pro·​duc·​tive -prə-ˈdək-tiv  of a cough : not effective in raising mucus or exudate from the respiratory tract : dry sense 2 nonproductive adjective as in worthless Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance worthless unprofitable unsuccessful pointless unproductive abortive unavailing profitless inefficient counterproductive useless bootless fruitless futile inexpedient feckless ineffective ineffectual inefficacious hamstrung Antonyms & Near Antonyms efficient effective expedient efficacious operant effectual productive beneficial successful profitable useful worthwhile helpful ultraefficient availing See More
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